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CONTENTS
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21-22
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Foreword
Game plan 2024
Standings
Game Rules
In Memorial of Coach Bill Cerny
Greetings from far away - Garrett D.
Roster Allgäu Comets
„Good to know“ - Info about the Comets
Roster ifm Razorbacks
Interview with Broghean McGovern
Report about the referees
Under the Helmet - Coaches
Report about U17 / U19 Youth
Winner of the competition 09.06.
Sponsors & Partners
Competition crossword puzzles
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Dear guests, sports-enthusiasts
and Razorback fans,
We are pleased that we can write the foreword in
the home game magazine as a partner. Partnership begins
with the first impression, developing visions together and standing
together for each other. This is exactly what inspired us to become a partner
in the summer of 2023. We at NMH are proud to be a partner of the IFM Razorbacks
and are happy to accompany and support an increasingly popular sport that embodies our
values and is characterized by strategy, full physical commitment and foresight. A sport
that is for ‘strong-minded people’. That alone is the perfect connection to NMH „Hard
Boys - Robust Technology“. Passion, agility and team spirit are also decisive factors for a
successful 2024 season. Together the IFM Razorbacks and NMH, who manufacture co
mponents made of steel and plastic to highly complex systems and machines, possess
these factors that are the basis for a successful future.
An exciting sporting experience is also characterized by the supporting programme,
which is expanded for the new season and equipped with new ideas.From livestreams to
greeting the team, the cheerleader show, the NMH Super Kick to the hospitality - all of
these events create a feeling of togetherness amongst the people. Many thanks to all the
helpers who make such an event possible.
Together we wish the teams, the cheerleaders, the many volunteers, fans and partners
all the best, a great new season and a lot of sporting success without injuries. True to
the motto „back to the roots“, especially in the newly renovated Teledata Stadion at Lindenhof
in Weingarten, where great successes have already been achieved, there is more
success to be had.
We are also absolutely supporting the concept and vision „Campus“ - we’re keeping our
fingers crossed that this joint project, spanning sports will become a „lighthouse“ of the
region. The basis for variety and motivation for all areas of life and elementary importance
for society and a „must“ for the municipal infrastructure of our great region.
Warm greetings from Hohentengen
Gabriel Friedmann
Christian Bulander
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OFFIZIELLER
AUSRÜSTER
DER GFL
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GAME RULES
What is American Football about?
The goal of American Football is to advance
the ball and gain yards. In the course of
a game, two teams of eleven players each
try to get the game ball into the opponent’s
end zone or to score a field goal to gain
points.The team in possession of the ball
(The Offence ) can gain yards or a touchdown
or a field goal by throwing the ball or
running the ball. The defending team (Defence)
tries to prevent the offence from advancing
the ball and the defence are trying
to regain possession of the ball itself.There
is always either only the offence or only
the defence of a team on the pitch at one
time.When the offence does not manage to
advance the ball ten yards further up the
field after four attempts (downs), the possession
of the ball changes. Each player has
a certain position in which they play. Due to
the many different and versatile positions,
American Football can be played at least at
amateur level by both big or heavy players
as well as small or light players. The plays
of the offence and the defence are determined
by the head coach and the offence and
defence co-ordinators.
How to score points?
In American football, it’s rare to see a draw
because the rules allow for different ways
to gainpoints.
Touchdown
The ball is carried into the opposing end
zone or the ball is caught in the end zone.
The team gets six points for scoring a
touchdown.
Extrapunkt
After a touchdown, the offensive team has
the opportunity to kick the ball from the 3
meter line through the goal frame. As with
soccer , the ball has to be kicked through
the two vertical goalposts, but unlike soccer,
the ball has to be kicked over the crossbar.
If this succeeds, you get 1 point. This is
also known as PAT (Point After Touchdown).
Two Point Conversion
Alternatively, after a touchdown instead of
kicking, the offence can also try to carry or
throw the ball from the 3 meter line into the
end zone. Since this is more difficult than
the kick, you get 2 points for this.
Field Goal
If a team hasn’t gain enough yards for a new
first down or touchdown or the time is running
out, there is the possibility to kick the
ball through the opponent‘s goal poles from
any point in the field. You get 3 points for a
successful field goal.
Safety
Safety is the opportunity for the Defence
to score points. For this, the defence must
bring the opposing quarterback to the
ground (sack) in the opponents end zone.
This situation is rather rare, but is worth 2
points.

The ifm Razorbacks mourn the loss of a member of their international
family. With Coach Bill Cerny, not only the best friend of Head Coach John
Gilligan passed away on June 17, 2024, but also a friend of the Razorbacks,
who has repeatedly visited Upper Swabia in recent years and passed on
his knowledge to the former team during training sessions.
Head Coach John Gilligan is currently on his way home to support his
friends and family and to accompany his friend on his last journey. During
this time, the Razorbacks will come together and athletic director
Oliver Billstein will take over the head coaching duties in Coach Gilligan‘s
absence.
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STATS & FACTS
RK TEAM GAME RUSH PASS TOT OFF YPG
1 Allgaeu Comets 3 401 1238 1639 546.3
2 Potsdam Royals 4 435 1645 2080 520.0
3 Hildesheim Invaders 4 749 979 1728 432.0
4 Dresden Monarchs 3 198 913 1111 370.3
5 Berlin Rebels 5 473 1296 1769 353.8
6 Schwaebisch Hall Unicorns 2 215 491 706 353.0
7 Saarland Hurricanes 5 645 1063 1708 341.6
8 Berlin Adler 5 591 1059 1650 330.0
9 ifm Razorbacks Ravensburg 4 367 943 1310 327.5
10 Paderborn Dolphins 5 368 1114 1482 296.4
11 Munich Cowboys 3 257 524 781 260.3
12 Kirchdorf Wildcats 4 302 671 973 243.3
13 Kiel Baltic Hurricanes 3 222 498 720 240.0
14 Straubing Spiders 4 308 507 815 203.8
15 New Yorker Lions Braunschweig 3 303 276 579 193.0
RUSH: all yards of all plays achieved by a running play.
PASS: all yards of all plays achieved by a pass play.
TOT OFF: total yards (RUSH & PASS) of offense in all games.
TEAM STATS
GAME: games palyed.
YPG: Yards Per Game (average yards per
game).
Martin Fritz

GREETINGS
FROM FAR AWAY
Garrett Dellechiaie #12
I played for the razorbacks in 2018
and 2019 when we won back to back
championships. I still follow the
games and tune into some of the
live streams. I am still in contact
with some of my german teammates
and also the American teammates
as well. To the fans of the razorbacks,
I hope everyone is doing well
and enjoying the first division play.
Playing infront of all of you for those
two season were some of the best
times of my life, we would not have
won those championships with out
all of your support. And who knows,
maybe I will see you all in the future.
Much love, Garrett

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ROSTER
OFFENSIVE
Q U A R T E R B A C K
Smith Javarian
Shambry Terrence
Zwick Maxi
4
7
12
W I D E - R E C E I V E R
Stewart Nate
Perauer Benjamin
Jarzebak Robert
Schade Marcel
Hörner Dominik
Günther Christian
Koch Dennis
Kretschmer Manuel
9
10
18
19
81
85
87
89
R U N N I N G - B A C K
Moore Ahsan
11
Campbell Thomas 20
Noguchi Keito 36
Barmettler Maximilian 84
O F F E N S I V E - L I N E
Schönfisch Jan
Piontek Martin
Heinlein Quirin
Bruckmeier Anton
Acquadro Matteo
Baumgardt Oliver
Van Kempen Moritz
Böhler Manuel
Ruttle Andrew
Ücker Marco
Dold Philipp
51
58
60
61
63
64
72
74
76
77
78
K I C K E R
Klein Marvin
Glatzeder Aaron
16
46
DEFENSIVE
D E F E N S I V E - B A C K
Leiderer Nico
Fehn Paul
Niemeier Philipp
Täger Julius
Stolz Jonas
Eichhorn Eric
Meier-Schißlbauer G.-B.
Walch Simon
Friedl Valentin
Merk Tobias
Reitberger Johannes
Gebauer Eric
Vidoni Adrian
Gebauer Marc
1
15
22
23
24
27
28
29
30
31
37
41
45
47
L I N E B A C K E R
Barrett Matt
Scholz Sascha
Perbellini Edoardo
Schmid Dominik
Atilgan Ata Han
Ströbel Luis
44
48
49
55
59
68
D E F E N S I V E - L I N E
Ba Souleymane
Porta Jean-Pierre
Rupp Fritz
Köppl Sven
Sencar Felix
Zinnecker Lucas
Zinnecker Jonathan
Lanier Mark
Osawe Destiny
54
66
75
90
92
93
94
95
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„Good to know“
Info about the opponent
SINCE 1982
Game results 2024:
VS
UNICORNS COMETS
VS
COMETS RAZORBACKS
VS
COMETS HURRICANES
58 : 57
52 : 28
36 : 30
The Comets have been a permanent fixture in
the 1st Bundesliga (GFL 1) since 2013. In 2015
and 2022, the Allgäu Comets were able to fight
their way to the semi-finals of the German Bowl.
However, the Comets lost both games against
their opponents at the time.
The Allgäu Comets have a talented and diverse
squad that includes both experienced players
and promising young talent. Under the leadership
of Head Coach Elias Gniffke, they have developed
a strong team chemistry and have reached
their full potential. The Allgäu Comets are
characterized by an aggressive and fast-paced
style of play. Their offense is known for its explosive
plays and ability to move the ball down
the court effectively. The defense is aggressive
and strong in defending its own territory.
Balance of the last 5 seasons:
2023 GFL 1 - south 2nd place
2022 GFL 1 - south 3rd place
2021 GFL 1 - south 4th place
2019 GFL 1 - south 6th place
2018 GFL 1 - south 3rd place
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GFL TEAM
2024

ROSTER
OFFENSIVE
Q U A R T E R B A C K
Jack Flaherty
Broghean McGovern
15
17
W I D E - R E C E I V E R
Michael Mayer
Pierre Moudourou
3
13
Alexander Grünholz
Tim Emminger
Simon Mayr
Melvin Pilan
Linus Marquardt
Lars Anders
Tim Müller
Adrian Terwart
22
80
83
84
85
87
88
R U N N I N G - B A C K
Lennies McFerren
Manuel Rieger
11
24
O F F E N S I V E - L I N E
Laurits Vinther
Joschua Rindfleisch
Ludvig Haglund
Leo Dumke
Niklas Böning
Sebastian Trabold
Louis Wessels
Dario Lucanto
Luca Nicklas
Alexander Duhr
52
54
55
56
61
65
68
72
75
78
K I C K E R
Linus Diez
6
DEFENSIVE
D E F E N S I V E - B A C K
Dexter Shea
Alex Mashak
Alkaly Cisse
1
8
9
Jonas Fritz
Alexander Borgmann
Niklas Herrmann
Nick Dezel
Jona Uekert
18
21
26
36
L I N E B A C K E R
Nico Stensinski
Mika Stieger
10
27
Jonas Croner
Kevin Kienzle
Jenson Bosworth
Fabian Wohnhaas
Simon Cichy
Timo Grafberger
23
29
39
44
49
D E F E N S I V E - L I N E
Travontae Booker
Henri Moudilou
Tarek Schumacher
Monday Okokhue
Ben Rashid
Heiko Birkle
Finn Herter
Yannick Blank
Lucas Walk
7
31
58
43
45
64
90
97
99

INTERVIEW with
BROGHEAN McGOVERN
Gaby: How do you deal with
pressure and stress?
Broghean: Kind of the same thing, just
having good guys around you that you know
like they‘re going to make plays that you
need to see, you kind of just have to worry
about yourself, that stress, I mean the coaches
staff here is great, they‘re really good
at understanding when you‘re stressed or
like you just need to calm down and like
we‘re going to say the right things.
Gaby: Congratulations for the first win
of the season last week (interview time
13.06.2024). How much did you enjoy it,
here at the stadium in Weingarten?
Broghean: Thank you! It was amazing, you
got really home atmosphere. In college
your kind of don‘t really get that back in
the states because it‘s kind of just different
people coming to like which game in school
no one really knows anyone too personal
but it seems like the players are well known
that around here they‘re local guys so like
their friends and family come out, so it felt
like a really good home atmosphere compared
to like just playing football.
Gaby: How do you motivate your team during
the game?
Broghean: I like to let Lennies kind of do
most of that I kind of keep it short and
sweet when I do talk but I kind of just
tell him to like play loose and trust everybody
around us we got good players on
our team and the more you trust the guy
next to you the more you can focus on your
job and get done what you need to add.
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Gaby: How to do how do you prepare you?
Broghean: I‘m kind of a weirdo. I listen to
like motivational speeches like I listen to
like Conor Macgregor‘s motivational speeches
Ray Lewis and Mike Tyson. Just like
people like we‘ve had like a real big hard
upbringing and just like see what they got
through, so it makes my job a little less
stressful because like they motivate you
like it‘s gonna be okay in the end no matter
what.
Gaby: Whats your goals for this year?
Broghean: If it‘s possible to make the playoffs
and try to go as deep as we can, try
to get to the German Bowl, we started off
small, but I think we‘re starting to gain momentum
and really start clicking together
again.

Gaby: Question from a fan: What do
the import players do the whole day?
Broghean: It‘s really just football. We wake
up, we go to the gym in Ravensburg at clever
fit and then we need to go to the grocery
store and then we kind of just go home
we make food. We watch film either of practice
or on the opponent we‘re playing that
week. Then we‘re either if we have no practice
I‘ll be meeting with the coaches just
kind of going over sometimes we need to
fix and just kind of the summer playing and
then if not we have practice and we‘re here
so it seems like we have not a lot to do but
it‘s kind of busy days just filled with like
driving back and forth and doing the things
you need to get done to prepare.
Gaby: How can we pronounce you name?
Broghean: Well the guys just call me like my
name is kind of hard to say and just call
me BG. I don‘t know where that comes from
because there‘s no real BG in my name so
that‘s kind of I guess it‘s enough instead of
saying my full name.
Gaby: Lets go to the Instagram-question:
How big is your chance, to get in the Playoffs
this year?
Broghean: On the drawing board this year I
think we‘re definitely a wild card right now.
We could make a lot of progress and get
to the German Bowl, we have the talent
for sure, we just have to keep playing as
a team and I think we‘re getting stronger
every week with our chemistry, so anything
is possible.
Quick Question:
Gaby: Coffee or tea?
Broghean: Coffee
Gaby: Realist or Dreamer?
Broghean: Dreamer
Gaby: Vacation on the Beach or in the City?
Broghean: At the lake
Gaby: Cat or Dog?
Broghean: Dog
Gaby: Eagle or Dolphin?
Broghean: Dolphin
Gaby: Spring or Fall?
Broghean: Fall
Gaby: Star Wars or Marvel?
Broghean: Marvel
Gaby: Camping or luxury resort?
Broghean: Camping for sure
Gaby: Youtube or Podcast?
Broghean: Podcast
Gaby: Instagram or TikTok?
Broghean: Instagram - I don’t have TikTok
Thanks, Broghean for the interview and
your time. You do a great job
and I wish you a healthy
and amazing season.
Report by Gaby Rimmele
Picture from von Florian Wolf
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IHRE EXTERNE IT-ABTEILUNG

In American football, referees play
an indispensable role in ensuring that
the game is fair which can be tough as the game
is sometimes very complex. There is a referee crew
made up of several specialists who are responsible
for monitoring compliance within the rules and
objectively evaluating game situations. The crew consists
of at least four referees, usually five in the amateur
leagues and seven in the higher leagues like the
GFL. Each referee monitors a specific area of ​the field
and is responsible for specific tasks.
The main referee „White-Cap“ (they are recognized by
their white cap, while the other referees wear black
caps) is the head of the referee team and is responsible
for the entire game. They make the final decisions,
monitor the clock and coordinates communication
with the coaches and players. Before the game, the
White Cap calls the captains of both teams and decides
by tossing a coin which team has the first choice
to kick or receive. During the game, the referee‘s focus
is primarily on the quarterback and the running backs.
At the beginning of the play, they also look at the players
on the right side of the offensive line. Typically,
decisions such as roughing the passer or roughing the
kicker or whether a fumble has occurred are directly
up to the white cap referee to decide.
The umpire is located near the line of scrimmage and
monitors the linemen and enforces the rules in that
area, paying particular attention to holding..
The linesman stands on the sideline and monitors the
line where the play is taking place. They watch to see
if the ball has crossed the line of scrimmage and whether
the players are legally positioned.
The line judge also stands on the sideline and monitors
the area between the line of scrimmage to ensure neither
team lines up offside. They look for rule violations
such as pass interference and illegal formation.
Referees
in American Football
Why are there so many of them and
what are their different roles?
The side judge stands on the sideline on the same side
as the linesman and monitors the area between the
offensive and defensive lines. They look for violations
such as holding and pass interference.
But the referees don‘t just have a lot to do during the
game. Before kick-off, the referees have to check the
roster of both teams to ensure that all players have a
valid player pass and are entitled to take part in the
game.The playing field must also be checked for the
correct dimensions, markings and prohibited or dangerous
items on the edge of the field. Their duties also
include checking players and their potentially illegal
equipment as well as identifying imported players
from the USA (marking with an „A“ on jersey and helmet).
With these seven referees on the field, different areas
of the game can be monitored and controlled to ensure
that the rules are followed.Their tasks range from monitoring
the rules to making decisions in controversial
game situations. Without referees, American football
would not only be chaotic but also unfair. They therefore
deserve recognition and respect for their important
role in making the sport a fair and exciting event
to watch.
Report by Sebastian Pfeiffer
The back judge is located near the defensive line and
monitors the receivers and the compliance with the rules
in this area. They pay particular attention to pass
interference and holding.
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
The field judge stands on the sideline opposite to the
linesman and monitors the area between the offensive
and defensive lines. They look for violations such as
holding and pass interference.
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THE HELMET
Coaches
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U17 / U19 YOUTH
TACKLE
American football has had a home
in Schussen Valley since the late
1980s. Since their foundation, the
Razorbacks have worked their way
up to the highest league in Germany
and have successfully proven themselves
there over the years.
In order to maintain this level and
to supplement the team only occasionally
with imported players,
well-trained local young talent is required.
For this reason, solid youth
work has long been a priority in order
to be able to field players from
our own ranks in the GFL.
In youth football, we do
our best to prepare young
athletes for a possible higher-class
sporting career. Physical fitness,
tactical understanding and the ability
to make the right decisions in
pressure situations are fundamental
components of the training.
In the current squad, Marc Bächstädt
and Niklas Böning have made the
direct transition from youth to the
GFL team and are permanent members
of the O-line. Seraphin Stuparek
and Simon Cichy are also in the
squad as supplementary players.
In our youth team, the Ravensburg
Razorbacks U17/U19, players from
the age of 14 upwards are introduced
to tackle football and the new,
physical style of play that comes
with it. It‘s not just about learning
the basics such as fair and safe
tackling, but also about understanding
and implementing complex new
strategies and tactics.

U17 / U19 YOUTH
TACKLE
In the 2024 season, our current U17/
U19 team will play in the BW district
league as combined team with the
Konstanz Pirates, where they will
face well-known teams such as the
Pforzheim Wilddogs and the Silver
Arrows/Crusaders syndicate. The
aim of the coaching team led by
head coach Thorsten Friedrich is to
form a cohesive team that wants to
achieve high goals together. Each
player should be used according
to his abilities and be an integral
part of the team. This season‘s realignment
has already resulted in
a 14:7 victory in the opening game
against the Pforzheim Wilddogs.
If you want to cheer on our U19s at a
home game, you should make a note
of the following dates:
23.06.2024
Teledata-Stadion, Weingarten
Kick-off 11 am
06.07.2024
Bodensee-Stadion Konstanz
Kick-off 11:30 am
21.07.2024
TSB Kunstrasenplatz
Kick-off 11:30 am
If you would like to be part of the
U17/19 team, come along to one of
our training sessions:
Tuesdays 18:00-20:00
Thursday 18:00-20:00
TSB Synthetic turf pitch
If you require further information or
have any questions, please contact
us at coaches@ifm-razorbacks.de or
take a look at our homepage.
Report by Tom Bass
Pictures tbd

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the winners of our
last „crossword puzzle“ competition:
Matthias Ill
Franz Manz
20,-- € Voucher
10,-- € Voucher
The solution word from the
competition was: SPIELTAG
The winners have already been notified
and have yet to get back to us.
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1. Welches ist das berühmteste
jährliche American Footballspiel
in den USA?
2. Wie heißt die Liga, in der wir
spielen?
3. In welcher Stadt sind die
Comets (Gegner) beheimatet?
&
4. Wie heißt unser Quarterback
mit Vornamen?
5. Welche Nummer hat Eberhart
unser Maskottchen?
6. Unser Stadionheft gibt es in
deutsch und online auch in ....?
7. Das Team besteht aus der
Offense und der ....?
8. Welche Farbe hat der Spielball?
9. Was sind unsere Vereinsfarben?
10. Wie heißt der Spieler mit der
Nr. 52?
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IMPRESSUM
Publisher:
ifm Razorbacks Ravensburg
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Brühlstr. 31 / 88212 Ravensburg
Content:
Frank Kienzle
(Head of department ifm Razorbacks Ravensburg)
Ronny Rühlemann
(Marketing manager ifm Razorbacks Ravensburg)
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are not available for free use.
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Reporting:
Gaby Rimmele (gabbyphotoFN)
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